Posted July 28, 200717 yr comment_216807 I stumbled upon a complete competition suspension a few years ago and am finally getting around to the install. I didn't realize it at the time but when I pulled the springs off the rear struts and pulled the shocks they were the original oil filled type. The oil escaped before I realized what was happening. D'oh! My dilemma: rebuild the shocks, replace with aftermarket Koni or Tokico, or sell the whole shootin match. I was going to put these on my V8 project but am now thinging about comfort. How much oil do they take and what kind? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/25048-datsun-competition-shocks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 28, 200717 yr comment_216809 Check the last couple posts on this thread: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=106354&page=11If they're in decent shape I'd try them out first. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/25048-datsun-competition-shocks/#findComment-216809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 28, 200717 yr Author comment_216819 Thanks for the link. I'll try motorcycle shock oil. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/25048-datsun-competition-shocks/#findComment-216819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 29, 200717 yr comment_216839 I remember that the original oil had a fish smell to it (and was 10-20 weight). For aggressive street cars we would put 40 or 50 weight into it. Race cars got 90. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/25048-datsun-competition-shocks/#findComment-216839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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